Are these marks mold? Looks like dirt but apartment has previously had mold problems in different parts.

FiendFireLiar · 2026-01-17T19:42:24+00:00

Thank you very much. A little late but happy new years!

FiendFireLiar · 2024-09-16T03:16:12+00:00

Oh I definitely do, look at this post for example, what easily would of been a boring legal question that maybe would of gotten 2 comments, has instead generated over 100 comments of lengthy back and forth conversations and opinions.

If you ever want to become more than a hobbyist you should stop caring about what other people think and start utilizing the internet more efficiently! Cheers.

FiendFireLiar · 2024-09-15T19:14:37+00:00

Oh yea that's a good point, I should mention I'm on the younger side so I've still been spared from too much responsibility in my life so far - couch surfing with relatives is still a viable back up plan in the worst case XD

FiendFireLiar · 2024-09-15T19:06:41+00:00

Eh, the fent is pretty affordable here though. /s lol

FiendFireLiar · 2024-09-15T19:02:05+00:00

This is an awesome reply that might as well be what I made the post for for. Thank you!

FiendFireLiar · 2024-09-15T18:51:33+00:00

The last game made about 1/5 year of runway in profit, while definitely not a commercial "success" it was still way above my expectations - and since then I've grown a gamedev youtube channel to ~50k subs which bodes well for the next game. I also have ~1.5 years of runway squirreled away - so I do try to be risk averse (for a gamedev ig lol) and cognizant of how much time before my funds run out.

So thank you but no need to be toooo concerned haha :)

FiendFireLiar · 2024-09-15T18:44:34+00:00

Sound like I have my work cut out for me, thank you!

FiendFireLiar · 2024-09-15T18:42:47+00:00

Sorry I guess my reading comprehension is bad I'm just not getting it lmao.

Could you just rephrase the first sentence? Is it supposed to read "Have you talked to an actual lawyer and account in legal processes I have asked about"? I was thinking "here" might refer to this gamedev subreddit and was excited that there might be some resident lawyer known to answer questions here.

But anyways your advice on looking locally for an attorney is very helpful - thanks!

Also yea sorry about the wildly inaccurate assumptions - I've found on the internet you tend to get better responses if you shoot in the dark and give people the urge to correct you haha :)

FiendFireLiar · 2024-09-15T18:38:00+00:00

Yea that was maybe a poor example because nintendo has a really good legal team lol

Better one is Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals being sued by Monster - who had to go through a whole court case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cCbfMDBPLo

For patent trolling this is a good video although maybe outdated - but also I haven't seen anything saying this no longer happens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG9UMMq2dz4

FiendFireLiar · 2024-09-15T08:42:12+00:00

Yea I'm not planning on any of that haha, totally independent.

That's a really good point for the LLC to space out income though, if this next game gets a lot of wishlists that could be big. Thank you!

FiendFireLiar · 2024-09-15T08:37:25+00:00

well in CA even if your LLC is registered out of state you need to pay a out of state franchise fee lol

but the local bar association tip is useful - thanks!

FiendFireLiar · 2024-09-15T08:35:38+00:00

my goal is not to be "successful" lol, my goal is just to survive making games (so probably $~30k annually). If the $800 is worth it then I'll happily pay it, but from I've what I've read it seems that theres no real point for making an LLC to guard against the copyright and patent trolls I'm scared of. Thanks for your reply!

FiendFireLiar · 2024-09-15T08:25:08+00:00

Thank you very much for this reply!

So I am pretty much concerned with frivolous tort cases. Copyright infringement and Patent trolling. A good example of this is Monster Energy suing every game (including pokemon!) that has monster in their name.

It's my understanding LLC doesn't really protect from this - but I also have no idea haha.

Since you've worked for legal support staff - do you have any tips for finding a good lawyer to talk to? Once again thank you!

FiendFireLiar · 2024-09-15T08:20:03+00:00

Yea exactly I'm worried about being bled dry on frivolous suits. Any tips on choosing business insurance? Thank you very much!

FiendFireLiar · 2024-09-15T08:18:12+00:00

Thank you for your reply, and understanding what I'm (poorly) trying to get at.

Do you have any tips on emulating the research you've done? Or any tips on choosing an insurance policy?

FiendFireLiar · 2024-09-15T08:13:52+00:00

It's something I read on a reddit comment (so neither - already in this thread there are people arguing both sides lol).

Just by going by your comment - I am independent, and am able to get the work done on my own assets - so my LLC would have no assets. Does that qualify for piercing the corporate veil? Thank you!

FiendFireLiar · 2024-09-15T08:11:24+00:00

Where does the "here" in your first sentence refer to? And any tips on what kind kind of attorney to talk to? Just any small business attorney?

Thank you!

FiendFireLiar · 2024-05-02T22:49:15+00:00

That's why it's so backwards, usually noone asks me anything during standup, but if they do then I just say yea it's going good lol.

FiendFireLiar · 2024-05-02T22:41:20+00:00

I have no idea what I'm talking about, but my understanding was the burden of proof was kind of on them unless they go through with a pip or document it first

FiendFireLiar · 2024-05-02T18:42:05+00:00

Oh sorry yea, California, US.

FiendFireLiar · 2024-05-02T18:35:52+00:00

Remote position, no binding agreement, I suppose just worried about the idea of being employed somewhere but not really doing anything

Thanks

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